Post Silicon Validation Manager

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond.Together, we advance your career.

THE ROLE:

The AMD NBIO Team is on the lookout for a dynamic, upbeat Validation Design Manager to join our growing team. As a key contributor to the success of AMD’s IP, you will be leading a team to drive and improve AMD’s abilities to deliver the highest quality, industry leading technologies to market. You will work directly with Senior Staff, Directors, Program Managers and other Managers to ensure high-quality, on-time IP silicon validation and production release. The NBIO Team fosters and encourages continuous technical innovation to showcase successes as well as facilitate continuous career development

THE PERSON:

You have a passion for modern, complex processor architecture, digital design, and validation, and you bring that passion to building and leading high-performing engineering teams. You are a collaborative leader with excellent communication skills and a proven track record of working across geographically distributed teams and time zones. You are a strategic thinker who empowers your team to independently drive tasks to completion, while providing the guidance, structure, and accountability needed to deliver results across all programs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead a team of engineering staff, manage assignment, monitor workload, and drive post-Si activities.
• Be able to work in a high demand, fast paced environment with multiple real-time problem solving and critical thinking.
• Deploy post-silicon debug infrastructure (software, hardware, automation environment, and lab setup)
• Lead collaborative technical discussions to drive resolution on technical issues and roll out technical initiatives.
• Create plans for IP validation execution
• Establish deliverable requirements, milestones, and metrics
• Track execution/debug progress
• Determine and align schedules with peer groups and internal customers
• Implement change control and issue management processes
• Coordinate with Debug, Platform, FW, and ATE validation teams on plans and execution
• Provide status and issue updates to internal managers and program leadership
• Drive continuous improvement and lessons learned

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Management or technical leadership experience
• Knowledge of computer hardware architecture (CPU/APU, x86, PCIe, memory, bus logic) and software architecture (driver, bios, firmware usage)
• Familiar with high-speed I/O technologies and protocols
• Experience developing validation methodologies and infrastructure.
• Test plan and test development experience
• Participated in silicon bring up and debug, support to internal engineering teams.
• Able to execute and drive success of programs with multiple projects on the go.
• Debug skills at IP/system level
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Passion to win; drive to make a difference
• Ability to function (thrive) in a dynamic environment
• Knowledge of tools of the trade; Office365, issue ticket systems, web-based collaborative tools
• IP or SOC design or validation background preferred
• Demonstrate diligence, leadership, and judgment
• Excellent interpersonal skills

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor or Masters in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

LOCATION: Markham, Vancouver

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Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

THE ROLE:

The AMD NBIO Team is on the lookout for a dynamic, upbeat Validation Design Manager to join our growing team. As a key contributor to the success of AMD’s IP, you will be leading a team to drive and improve AMD’s abilities to deliver the highest quality, industry leading technologies to market. You will work directly with Senior Staff, Directors, Program Managers and other Managers to ensure high-quality, on-time IP silicon validation and production release. The NBIO Team fosters and encourages continuous technical innovation to showcase successes as well as facilitate continuous career development

THE PERSON:

You have a passion for modern, complex processor architecture, digital design, and validation, and you bring that passion to building and leading high-performing engineering teams. You are a collaborative leader with excellent communication skills and a proven track record of working across geographically distributed teams and time zones. You are a strategic thinker who empowers your team to independently drive tasks to completion, while providing the guidance, structure, and accountability needed to deliver results across all programs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead a team of engineering staff, manage assignment, monitor workload, and drive post-Si activities.
• Be able to work in a high demand, fast paced environment with multiple real-time problem solving and critical thinking.
• Deploy post-silicon debug infrastructure (software, hardware, automation environment, and lab setup)
• Lead collaborative technical discussions to drive resolution on technical issues and roll out technical initiatives.
• Create plans for IP validation execution
• Establish deliverable requirements, milestones, and metrics
• Track execution/debug progress
• Determine and align schedules with peer groups and internal customers
• Implement change control and issue management processes
• Coordinate with Debug, Platform, FW, and ATE validation teams on plans and execution
• Provide status and issue updates to internal managers and program leadership
• Drive continuous improvement and lessons learned

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Management or technical leadership experience
• Knowledge of computer hardware architecture (CPU/APU, x86, PCIe, memory, bus logic) and software architecture (driver, bios, firmware usage)
• Familiar with high-speed I/O technologies and protocols
• Experience developing validation methodologies and infrastructure.
• Test plan and test development experience
• Participated in silicon bring up and debug, support to internal engineering teams.
• Able to execute and drive success of programs with multiple projects on the go.
• Debug skills at IP/system level
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Passion to win; drive to make a difference
• Ability to function (thrive) in a dynamic environment
• Knowledge of tools of the trade; Office365, issue ticket systems, web-based collaborative tools
• IP or SOC design or validation background preferred
• Demonstrate diligence, leadership, and judgment
• Excellent interpersonal skills

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor or Masters in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

LOCATION: Markham, Vancouver

#LI-TB2

#LI-HYBRID

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.